The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27
ROBERT aARRETT's HEALTH.
Statement Made by His Physician-Ho
Needs Rost Only.

Neeue hcht Only,
Sr. PAU, Mimi, Oct. 70. DR.. Barnard,
who was Mr.. CARROTS confidential assistant
in the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and who
has charge of the details OF the trip, gives
the following facts, which are the iirst
authentic and accurate information on
this subject:
'Alr Garrett has for u number of years
been very desirous Of visiting the Pacific
coast and Mexico. with the wonders OF
which he is much impressed. The recent
severance OF his executive relations 10 the
Baltimore 4 Ohio nulrnad now enables
him To carry out this long entertained pro-
jcct without jcopardizing any important
corporation or private interests, and this
Is all there is IN the many sensational
stories that have been published OF late
OF the details of the trip | was not pre-
pared tO speak definitely before leaving
Baltimore and cannot yet do ~ with posi-
tiycncss. Being entirely foOtloOsc, II is
the intention OF Mr.. Garrett and party to
visit all places Oi intepst between here and
the Pacific coas, the laltncss of the season
will permit, lie will undoubtedly spend
u considerable lime ON thc Pacific coast,
and then visit the city Of heNiCoand other
places Of interest ia that republic. All
stories about his having taken place or
house in the City Of Mexico arr false and
absurd. The party chosc the Northern
Pacific route in order 70 visit the Yellow
stone, II the season is nottOo far advanced.
After reaching Tacoma, the western tcrini-
nus Of the Northern PHific, Mr. Garrett
will proceed TO Portland making that the
basis of short trips to places of interest In
the vicinity, and thenc proceed south
wnrd To Ogden, salt lake, Denver and
san Francisco"
In reply TO an inquiry asto Mr.. Garrett,
mental condition and the grounds that
exists for the mum rom statements and
assertions affecting ljs health, DIR. Bar
nard said; For nor fhan two tcars past
| IL has been no secret among Mr. Garn'tt's
friends that he wis TCcklessly abusing hif
remarkably vigorous constitution by men
tai uvcrwork. while lac has me- elected the
physical exercise his sc,enlary habits de-
mandcd in order to maintain fair cqui-
librium between the physical aud mental
systems. do not know of any man who
purs-erSscs finer physique or better health
than Mr.. Garrett enjoys today. But lac
inhcrils from his father the characteristics
of large blood vessels in the head, and in
moments Of undue excitement, or ~ the
result Of prolonged mental application,
there is inevitably an undue rushing oi
blood to the head which hns long been
the subject Of nllye cOnccrn to his family
and intimate friends. For some DAYS be-
fore his departure for the other side, in
July last, he hbOnd under excitement,
the direct result Of oyerwork and consc-
qucnt inability 20 sleep. lie has always
been an early n-cr and worker,
and even when apparently bent
ON social pleasures has usually a
business object m view, ON which
his mind dwclls perSisiently. This II a
phase Of character very familiar to his ~.
snciatcs, but IL has also given his brain lit
tic rest, and am teld was puin,cdly ub
served ON the other side this past sum.
mcr. Bc that ~ Il may, the effects
oi the wear and tear 20 which he
has been subjected while there was
~ marked In MIR. Garrtts manner aud
appearance, apparent to his iamilian on
his landing, that they felt il necessary Ia
closely observe his movements and ~ far
NJ possible to keep him from the great ex-
citcmcnt incident 10 the sudden sale Of the
Baltimore 4 Ohio telegraph and the curl
osity Of friends and enemies 10 obtain his
views Of the situation. 4 portion Of the
press has been very cruel aud inconsder-
ate in pcristcntly misinirrprciing these
precautions, aud disioriing his casual and
unprecedented expressions 10 personal
friends into evidences oi mental abcua-
tion. The facts arr that Mr.. Garrett
family and friends have bcen only solicit
ous 10 protect him from an attack Of con
gcstion Of the brain ~ brain fever, Oi
which ho has been In imminent peril for
sone time.n